Nitrous oxide, also called laughing gas, is usually used in small amounts and mixed with oxygen to relax patients during dental procedures. Nitrous oxide reduces the fear and anxiety of a dental visit and often allows a dentist to work on a patient longer than without this effect. Because nitrous oxide does not numb teeth, it must be used in combination with routine dental anesthesia to treat dental patients. However, after being placed on nitrous oxide for a few minutes, many dental patients relax and are able to undergo their dental visit in relative calm. If you are interested in using nitrous oxide to make your dental visits more pleasant, please let us know at your initial visit.
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